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STATE OF COLOMDO <br /> DIVISION OF RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> 1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 <br /> Denver,Colorado 80203 rDIViS <br /> O L O R A D O <br /> Phone:(303)866-3567 LON OF <br /> FAX:(303)832-8106 RECLAMATION <br /> MINING <br /> SAFETY <br /> Bill Ritter,Jr. <br /> February 7, 2008 Governor <br /> Harris D.Sherman <br /> Frank Filas Executive Director <br /> Ronald W.Cattany <br /> Energy Fuels Resources Division Director <br /> 44 Union Blvd., Suite 600 Natural Resource Trustee <br /> Lakewood, CO 80228 <br /> Re: Whirlwind Mine Application,M-2007-044,Initial Reclamation Liability Estimate. <br /> Dear Mr. Filas, <br /> The Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety(DRMS)has calculated the"Initial Reclamation Liability <br /> Estimate"for the proposed Whirl Wind Mine. The calculations are based on information supplied within the <br /> permit application, adequacy review and discussions with DRMS staff over specific issues. The estimate is <br /> divided into 4 sections. The costs for the Packrat Portal, Whirlwind Portal, Bulk head constructions, and satellite <br /> vent and power pads. <br /> A major difference between the original Exhibit L estimate and the current one is the costs of bulkhead <br /> construction. DRMS staff and Energy Fuels consultant Greg Lewicki worked extensively on this issue. The <br /> agreed upon bulkhead estimate of$226,706.00 is included along with surface reclamation estimates of <br /> $148,372.00. The total estimated reclamation liability is$375,078.00. Please review the surface reclamation <br /> bond estimate carefully. If there are any issues that need clarification or correction please contact staff as soon as <br /> possible. After review, if Energy Fuels accepts the estimate please submit written acceptance. Agreement on the <br /> Reclamation Financial Warranty must be completed prior to any decision recommendation. <br /> Please note that the BLM has been sent a copy of the estimate. By Memo of Understanding,BLM must concur <br /> on the estimate. If they have any issues they must be addressed. <br /> If you need additional information,please contact me at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety,Grand <br /> Junction Field Office, 101 S. 3rd St., Suite 301, Grand Junction,Colorado 81501,telephone no. 970.241.1117. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> y� <br /> G. Russell Means <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Cc: Carl Mount, Senior Environmental Protection Specialist,North Team Supervisor <br /> Allen Sorenson, DRMS Engineer <br /> Greg Lewicki, Lewicki and Associates <br /> Scott Gerwe,BLM Grand Junction Field Office <br /> RECEIVED FEB 112008 <br /> Office of <br />